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services to the public.__A request to provide the Legislature or an
office of the Legislature with existing information for the
purposes of making policy decisions must be considered high
priority;

 
2.__GIS data repository.__Create a GIS data repository for the
proper management of GIS data and ensure the GIS data are
documented, including ownership.__Data must be stored and managed
in a manner that facilitates the evolution of a distributed
agency GIS network;

 
3.__Data ownership.__Maintain GIS base map data and other
multipurpose data not specific to any state agency.__All other
GIS data are owned by the agency originally compiling the mapped
data that were digitized for the GIS.__Data owners are
responsible for updating their GIS data and certifying its
accuracy;

 
4.__Accuracy level.__Ensure that GIS data added on the GIS
data repository are developed and maintained at an accuracy level
and in a format that meets the GIS data standards, kept in a
format that is compatible with the GIS and, upon request of a
potential user, made available to the user;

 
5.__Charges.__Levy appropriate charges on those using the
services provided by the office, except that charges may not be
levied on the Legislature for existing information.__The charges
must be fixed in a schedule or schedules.__The schedule of
charges must be supported and explained by accompanying
information and approved by the Chief Information Officer and the
commissioner; and

 
6.__Consultation with Chief Information Officer.__Consult with
the Chief Information Officer on all major policy issues,
including fee schedules, related to the management of GIS data
and development of GIS data standards.

 
§1994. Intergovernmental cooperation and assistance

 
The administrator, with the approval of the Chief Information
Officer, may enter into such agreements with other agencies and
organizations as will promote the objectives of this subchapter
and accept funds from public and private organizations to be
expended for purposes consistent with this subchapter.

 
§1995. Licensing agreements

 
GIS data are subject to licensing agreements and may be made
available only in accordance with this subchapter and upon
payment of fees established under this subchapter.__The licensing


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